Wingtra
Wingtra Launches WingtraRAY Drone for Faster Surveying and Urban Flight Compliance
Swiss company Wingtra introduced the WingtraRAY, as a vertical takeoff and landing drone tailored for survey professionals seeking rapid data collection and simplified regulatory approvals. The drone enables users to map 100 hectares (250 acres) in just 10 minutes, marking…
DJI FlyCart 100, Wingtra Teases New Drone, and Man Rescued From Flood by Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: DJI is releasing the FlyCart 100, an impressive drone; Wingtra is teasing a new drone; and a “Drones for Good” story. Let’s dive in. DJI…
Wingtra Teases Groundbreaking Fixed-Wing Drone Launch Set for July 10, 2025
Wingtra, a Swiss-based innovator in the drone industry, has ignited excitement among drone professionals and recreational pilots with a cryptic X post hinting at a transformative product reveal on July 10, 2025. The teaser, shared by the company’s official account…
New Helius Drone, Blue UAS Changes, Skydio Sends Tracker to Police, & SkyeBrowse Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update! We have four stories for you this week: a new drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, significant changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking mailers to…
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and…
Drone Technology Takes Center Stage at IACP 2024 in Boston
Today, I attended the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) 2024 conference in Boston, invited by Brinc Drones. I was genuinely surprised by the significant presence of drone companies at the event. Diverse Drone Representation The list of drone…
Swiss Drone Startup Wingtra Secures €23 Million in Series B1 Funding
Wingtra AG, a Swiss drone manufacturer specializing in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) solutions, has raised €23 million in a Series B1 funding round. The investment was led by RKKVC, a Polish-rooted family office, with participation from several other investors…
Drone News: Senate Drone Ban, Commercial UAV, WingtraCloud, and Two New Pilot Institute Courses!
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. Proposed Bill Attacking the Drone Industry It is time again to make your voices heard,…
Wingtra Launches Game-Changing WingtraCLOUD Software
New Platform Promises to Revolutionize Drone Program Scalability and Collaboration Wingtra, a leading provider of aerial data solutions, has just unveiled WingtraCLOUD, a groundbreaking software designed to simplify drone data collection and streamline operations. This user-friendly platform aims to address…
Drones Revolutionize Christmas Tree Farming at Dutchman Tree Farms
Efficiency Skyrockets with Drone Technology Dutchman Tree Farms, a large Christmas tree farm in Missaukee County, Michigan, has embraced Wingtra drone technology to streamline their crop management process. By using drones to survey their vast fields, tasks that once took…
Wingtra Teases Major Announcement for June 5: Future of Mapping?
Wingtra, known for its professional VTOL drones, has hinted at a big reveal set for June 5, 2024. The company recently posted a teaser on LinkedIn that has the drone community buzzing. What’s the Buzz About? The teaser post features…
Elevating Research: IUP’s Innovative Step into Drone Technology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Leverages Hybrid Drone for Advanced Geospatial Studies In a groundbreaking move, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has positioned itself at the forefront of drone research and education. Recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a…